Outreach
The Society offers cultural events for German-speaking seniors and residents, which are conducted in the German language. The community gathers twice a month, on Saturday afternoons at the German-Canadian Care Home. Events feature coffee and cake followed by a film, a speaker or a seasonal sing-along. Since their inception these events have been very well attended.
Ongoing donations to help the Society support and finance these events are much appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this program or are interested in volunteering, please contact the Program Coordinator, Waltraud Custer at 604-713-6562 or outreachprogram@gcch.ca. In addition, the Outreach program includes a book exchange and a poetry club.
Weekly German Sing-along program for residents
A weekly German sing-along is organized for Care Home residents, and members of the German community often also enjoy taking part.
Poetry Club
Once a month the poetry club meets in the Stuhlmueller Library of the Care Home to read, recite and enjoy German poetry.
If you are interested in participating, please contact 604.713.6562, or e-mail outreachprogram@gcch.ca.
Upcoming Events:
Adventsfest
Celebrate a delightful Adventsfest on December 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music including the pianists Isabelle Boersig and Lorraine Smith, sing-alongs of well-known Christmas songs, and enchanting stories and poems. This festive gathering celebrates the Advent – a time for reflection, togetherness, and joy.
Coffee, tea and sweet Christmas surprises will be on offer.
December 7, 2024: Adventsfeier
The German-Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia is registered as a charitable Organization within the meaning of the Income tax Act under Number 10742.8492.RR0001.